Bill · H.R. 4223· House(119-HR-4223)
Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
- Introduced
- 6/27/2025
- Last activity
- 6/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Madeleine Dean
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act aims to repeal several impediments regarding the administration of firearms laws. This legislation seeks to repeal the Tiahrt Amendments which, according to the bill's findings, prevent the collection of information and impede enforcement. The bill includes provisions to amend various appropriations acts related to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It also seeks to eliminate prohibitions on processing Freedom of Information Act requests regarding certain incidents or firearm traces. Additionally, the act targets limitations on firearm dealer inventory checks and the consolidation of records within the Department of Justice. Finally, it seeks to repeal the requirement to destroy instant criminal background check records within 24 hours.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+7
The bill enhances oversight of firearm dealers and preserves background check data to better combat illegal trafficking.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill increases transparency by allowing FOIA requests on firearm traces and arson incidents.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill aims to reduce gun violence which disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic communities.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3
The bill reduces the automatic destruction of background check records, potentially impacting privacy.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-2
The repeal of certain limitations may increase regulatory oversight and inventory requirements for gun dealers.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill may impose more rigorous physical inventory check requirements on firearms dealers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Law Enforcement and Safety: The bill finds that repealing the Tiahrt Amendments would support law enforcement efforts and help create effective policies against illegal guns, making families and communities safer (Section 2).
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Increased Data Access for Researchers: Repealing the current amendments would provide researchers with vital information regarding how guns flow between states, how prohibited purchasers obtain firearms, and the characteristics of straw purchases (Section 2).
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Better Information for Policy Crafting: The repeal would give the public the information needed to craft effective policies against illegal guns (Section 2).
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Preservation of Background Check Records: The bill repeals the requirement to destroy instant criminal background check records within 24 hours (Section 7).
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Access to Information via FOIA: The bill eliminates the prohibition on processing Freedom of Information Act requests about arson or explosives incidents or firearm traces (Section 4).
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Enhanced Inventory Oversight: The bill repeals limitations on the imposition of requirements for firearms dealers to conduct physical checks of firearm inventory (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+7Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Policing Reform+4Improves Second Amendment Protections-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Business Owners-2Good For Gun Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+3Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 6/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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